UTHAI THANI – A high school teacher in Uthai Thani province suffered severe injuries after being violently assaulted by a 17-year-old student who was enraged over receiving 18/20 on a mid-term mathematics exam. The attack, captured on classroom CCTV footage that later went viral, has sparked outrage across Thailand.

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The incident occurred on August 5 when the student confronted his teacher about his exam results. After being told he lost points for failing to show his calculations, the teen allegedly punched, kicked, and struck the teacher with a chair in front of their horrified classmates. The victim sustained broken ribs, a bruised eye, and severe head swelling, requiring immediate medical treatment.

Police in Uthai Thani province will question a 17-year-old male student today, who allegedly punched and kicked his female teacher repeatedly because he was dissatisfied that he had failed to get full scores in a mid-term mathematics exam.

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The teacher filed a formal complaint at Nong Chang Police Station on August 8, prompting authorities to summon the student for questioning. His parents have since withdrawn him from the school and apologized to the injured teacher.

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Local reports reveal the student, described as academically gifted, has a pattern of violent behavior, including slapping a female classmate and physically assaulting his own father. The case has reignited debates about student discipline and mental health support in Thai schools.

-Thailand News (TN)